'''Maker of Men''' (a. k. a. Makers Of Men; Yellow) is a
1931 American Melodrama sports film directed by
Edward Sedgwick and written by
Howard J. Green and
Edward Sedgwick. The film starred
Jack Holt,
Richard Cromwell, and
Joan Marsh, and featured a young
John Wayne in a supporting role. The film was released by
Columbia Pictures Corporation studio.
Synopsis
Coach Dudley (Jack Holt) is a hard-driving college football coach, who strives to shape the character of his players, transforming them into real men. Unfortunately, the Coach's son, Bob (Richard Cromwell), who plays for him, hates sports and participates only because he is forced to do so. Bob lets his team down through cowardice and laziness and as a result is rejected by his father, his college sweetheart Dorothy (Joan Marsh), and his school. Bob joins a rival college team with the plan to defeat his father's team. In the end, Bob pulls himself together to win the Big Game, proving himself worthy of his father's name.
Cast
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Jack Holt ... Coach Dudley
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Richard Cromwell ... Bob Dudley
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Joan Marsh ... Dorothy
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John Wayne ... Dusty Rhodes
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Natalie Moorhead ... Mrs. Rhodes
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Richard Tucker ... Mr. Rhodes
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Walter Catlett ... McNeil
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Ethel Wales ... Aunt Martha
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LeRoy Mason ... Chick (as Robert Alden)
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Paul Hurst ... Gabby
See also
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John Wayne filmography (1926-1940)
External links
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BFI
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Answers.com
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The New York Times